The Intentional Father

If you go to church and find yourself going through a divorce, you will hear this phrase a lot: "God hates divorce". Is this true? What do we do with this as Christians? Tune in as I share my controversial thoughts on divorce from a biblical worldview.*Please do not take any of this podcast episode out of context.https://aaronstroman.com/

Reality Check: it takes 2 to make a marriage work. It also takes 2 to make a marriage fail. The blame and responsibility is not an even 50/50 split, so the question is, "Why did my marriage fail?"This is what you must research! Counseling will help, but also utilize books, podcasts, and professionals to find out what you need to own in your divorce. This is tough work, but

While many things about divorce are hurtful, creating a new family culture can be a joy of a fresh start. Be INTENTIONAL about the kind of family culture you build, don't let the culture happen accidentally. As a father, it is up to you to lead the family. See this season of divorce as a reset opportunity.https://aaronstroman.com/

I advise professional counseling 100% to anyone going through a divorce (especially Intentional Fathers). While there is still a stigma about seeing a counselor, I promise it will only help you. Tune in as I share some of my own experiences from professional counseling.https://aaronstroman.com

When going through a divorce, it is tempting to speak ill of the people involved...ESPECIALLY your ex-wife. Don't do it! Preserve your integrity, the well-being of your children, and the honor of your ex-wife. I know this can be hard, but tune in and listen for the long-term win.https://aaronstroman.com

When you don't have 100% custody of your own children, you must be INTENTIONAL about how you father your children. Prioritize your parenting. Don't date or do extracurricular activities during the times you have custody. Don't get a babysitter. Be fully present and execute your intentional plan to raise your children to be successful adults.https://aaronstroman.com/

Pick and choose your battles carefully while going through a divorce. It is easy to let the financial side of the legal battle determine your priorities but let custody of your children be the biggest determining factor.https://aaronstroman.com/

This season is all about navigating divorce as an Intentional Father. Fight for your marriage while you can. If you are in the process of divorce, do everything you can to save your marriage.https://aaronstroman.com

Everyone knows which house is the "party house" in the neighborhood. Are you going to let that house be your house or somebody else's house? Tune in for ways to make your house the party house!The video of this podcast can be found on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/IiAfOl-fv-0https://aaronstroman.com/

Hey parents, time for a wake-up call. If you are not having an ongoing conversation with your children about sexuality, you are missing it big time. Sure it can be awkward and a little taboo, but kids need to learn about sexuality from their parents. Tune in to find out how you can be intentional about this!The video of this podcast can be found on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/TQ